Holly. A handsome shrub with glossy black-green prickly foliage. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Additional information
Generic | Ilex |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Lydia Morris' (f) |
Common Name | Holly |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 4m |
Family | Aquifoliaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | September |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide support |
Border | Specimen, Hedging, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework |
Pruning Time | Late winter, Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Leaf miners, Scale |
Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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